[Rochester-bred]

The Little Crown, I used to go in there but my local was The Eastend pub further along nearer the Luton arches. pictures of both pubs here .

[Lyn L]

Have seen a photo of it on Old Medway in Pics ( FB ) and it looks decidedly empty .

[smiffy]

If that's the case, I believe this means that there is only one pub left open (The White Lion) in the whole of Chatham High street . I'm not sure if there is any other point in the town`s history that this has happened.

[Lyn L]

No, I don't think it is any longer .But not sure when it closed.

[smiffy]

Does anyone know if this pub is still open?

[ukfirestorm]

very impressive picture

[BygoneMedway]

A picture of the old Little Crown in its original place with the new Little Crown.

Picture by Richard Norris.

[smiler]

Called in for a pint week or 2 back, new landlord in there.

[nutmagnet]

1974/   346,High St. Little Crown P.H.
           346a Pats, Confectionist, Tobacconist.
           348, Friary, Fish Restaurant.
           350, Grenta Hills, Florist,
           352, Wilberforce Restaurant,
           354, Home Freezer Centre,
           356, Busy Bee's, Draper's
           360/366.
           368, East End Hotel P.H.

According to my information the Little Crown was at 346 High St. That was in the 1890's, I think the numbering has changed a couple of times since then.

The number 346 covers quite a few properties here...  ??

The old confectioners "Pats" The Little crown, the office block next door and the next shop along was a carpet contractors.

This is the sales page for the office block..
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-34988099.html

I guess there would have been something quite substantial here in times past unless your numbering is wrong in that list.

This image and details kind of suggests that Pat's was 356...
http://www.medway.gov.uk/apps/medwayimages/details.asp?pg=6&pga=295&searchtype=all&search=Chatham

[Geoff B]

The Old Library as I remember was where the Orbit Housing flats are now. I think its called Five Ways Court.

[smiler]

It was the door on the corner of the alley, probably just pushed the door

[mikeb]

Maybe I've missed something, but how do you get into the Little Crown to have a drink? Neither door appears to have knobs or handles or whatever. Might account for a drop in business?

[smiler]

Nice old pub, often make this first port of call when having a crawl through the town, bar hasn't changed in years & still gets a few characters in. Good to sit back and listen.

[Wardy]

A water deposit was built there during WW2, I can remember it being demolished

[smiffy]

Looking at the 1930's OS there is a large area marked "Medway Markets" directly opposite the Regent cinema, so it looks like she's right again on that one.